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Checking In... - Hi guys, I haven't been writing much for many reasons, but I have to admit partly it's because I've been feeling a little down. I have been in one long stall since vacation.  ...

In praise of the artichoke... - It is spring and they are on sale - one dollar a piece and I can fit six into my pot. They are good hot or cold with a little homemade Greek yogurt and cucumber dip. Do...

Asian Salad Dressing Recipe - homage to Frisco (so - I eat the same foods often, but I like them really, really flavored (spicy, not necessarily picante).  I had a chicken salad at a Vietnamese restaurant that had a dressing on it ...

I feel like I survived a disaster! - I had some blahs after returning to work from vacation, but yesterday and today I have felt on top of the world again.  I was in Sam's Club shopping yesterday and wanted to run u...

What I learned from vacation - 7 months post-op... - First, I can eat a lot of calories when I work at it.  In my normal routine, I weigh and measure, write everything down, etc.  Traveling is harder.  I was gone 10 days, and was a...

Back from vacation! - Hi guys!!  I have been on vacation, seeing the great state of Arizona!  I was *way* more active than in my "normal" life, able to hike and see anything I wanted.  I love my sleev...

The cravings have receded... - It's so weird how I can think that how it is right now is how it will be forever.  Or, at least that's what the monkey tells me about food.  Today is *so* much better.  Three...

At least I know what's wrong with me... - Hi folks.  I am struggling today.  It started like it often does about a week ago when I wanted to be normal, damnit.  The monkey chatter was particularly seductive, and I was pr...

A kind of century moment... - I posted a few pictures here recently, and one of them was a collage from 2003-2005.  In 2003 and 2004, I hit my all-time high of 293 pounds.  I went back to OA in 2004, lost 60 ...

Oops! I just ate my lunch and forgot to notice! - Subtitled, "A cautionary tale about the importance of mindful eating..." I usually eat lunch at my desk, and that's a good thing.  Better food than eating out!  Today I let my...

Before and During - Six Month Photos!! - Some are repeats - and this wasn't my favorite outfit.  But it will have to do!!  Yay! Collage of me at my largest... Morning of surgery and now... Weight loss gra...

P.S. Keep it simple! Love, Stupid - I am coming up on six months and there are several folks whose PMs and public posts have made a big difference.  Like turning on a light bulb!  I want to post about this topic be...

Konjac Root - I have some, now what do I do with i - I understand it is a thickener, but how do I use this to my best advantage?

My rant about "cheating"... - I was writing a reply that turned into a rant, which wasn't really addressing the question of the original poster.  So I'm just putting it out on its own.  I feel like I'm on a o...

Cheering myself up (PICS) - Here are some photos.  I spent a long time at 280-290 before I went back to OA in 2004.  So, I'm a little smaller in 2005. This photo was taken yesterday.  I'm down 90 p...

I thought this might happen... - I have posted before about these psychological points in my weight history - every 30 pounds or so - 260, 230, 200, 170.  Historically, I tend to either give up (normally) or spe...